Brianne Gardner
Hammond Power Solutions Inc.
HPS.A-T
WEAK BUY
Sep 30, 2025
Scores 9 for fundamentals, and 4 for value. The street targets 24% upside. Q2 reported record revenue though gross profit margins dipped due to input costs. Could be vulnerable to rising raw materials costs and supply chain disruptions. They still lead in their industry with a dominant footprint. Data centre demand could be a driver.
We reiterate this electric transformer manufacturer, involved in data centre and cloud projects, as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed a 5% increase in year on year sales and a 17% increase in backlog of orders, which is great timing considering their new production factory is expected to open sooner than expected. It trades at 14x earnings, 3x book and supports a robust 31% ROE. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $70) to $80, looking to achieve $131 -- upside potential of 28%. Yield 1.1%
(A Top Pick Jun 03/25, Up 35.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly
Our PAST TOP PICK with HPS.A has achieved its target at $131. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering half the position at this time and maintaining the stop at $102.
The results were a bit weak on the growth margin side and the backlog decreased a bit. There is huge demand for new data centres and this is good for Hammond Power. He started accumulating it this year. There is a new plant opening up which will be very efficient for electrification demands.
Sells for 10x PE, whereas all the big European and US electrical companies sell at 30x. Leading market player in dry transformers. Business will boom with AI. Yield is 0.86%.
It manufactures dry transformers to provide power. They have a strong backlog and demand. The weakness in the stock reflects the cost over-runs on the new facility in Mexico which has been a drag on earnings. Tends to have choppy quarters.
(A Top Pick May 01/25, Up 22.4%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly
Our PAST TOP PICK with HPS.A has triggered its stop at $113. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. Along with our previous guidance, this will result in a net investment gain of 28%.
Growing demand for energy to build AI will definitely benefit Hammond who make transformers. He said some shares at $150, but is now at a level he would buy for the long term.
Scores 9 for fundamentals, and 4 for value. The street targets 24% upside. Q2 reported record revenue though gross profit margins dipped due to input costs. Could be vulnerable to rising raw materials costs and supply chain disruptions. They still lead in their industry with a dominant footprint. Data centre demand could be a driver.